congratulations, bristol palin
This story just gets curiouser and curiouser.
But it sounds like congratulations are in order for Bristol Palin, the 17-year-old daughter of Sarah Palin, who, according to the McCain campaign, is now pregnant--and will keep the baby.
Bristol, I hope your boyfriend is a cool dude and not someone you have to marry.
In either case, congratulations on the bun in the oven.
It's great to have babies when you're young enough to stay up all night and still be able to pay attention to your college lectures in the morning.
I'm sorry you've become a political pawn and all, but surely you understand that it is just so very satisfying to watch the Republican "family values" fools--the ones who've dissed teen moms for so many years--finally have their judgments come back and bite them in the ass.
Unwed teenage mama power!
Obama's mama was only 18!
But it sounds like congratulations are in order for Bristol Palin, the 17-year-old daughter of Sarah Palin, who, according to the McCain campaign, is now pregnant--and will keep the baby.
Bristol, I hope your boyfriend is a cool dude and not someone you have to marry.
In either case, congratulations on the bun in the oven.
It's great to have babies when you're young enough to stay up all night and still be able to pay attention to your college lectures in the morning.
I'm sorry you've become a political pawn and all, but surely you understand that it is just so very satisfying to watch the Republican "family values" fools--the ones who've dissed teen moms for so many years--finally have their judgments come back and bite them in the ass.
Unwed teenage mama power!
Obama's mama was only 18!
(And only marry the BF if you really want to, OK?)
posted by Contact at 10:44 AM
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I really feel like condolences are in order for Bristol. Unless she truly wanted to be pregnant and raise a baby. But as far as I can tell, she was offered no substantial sex education, just "abstinence only," was offered NO contraception and then no CHOICE whether she wanted to carry this baby to term or not. Unless she planned this out from day one and this was her intended result, I feel really, really sorry for her and that her mother has stripped her of every choice she could have ever made regarding her reproductive life.
Well, God Bless you Ariel Gore! For once, I like you; I was actually in the production of an email to you over how is it you feel about Bristol, e.g. you hypocrite, until I noted your upper left hand corner here praising Bristol.
But Lord, this once, you surprise even this right-wing conservative!
But sometime, when we might meet, can you please tell me how abortion upon demand is the answer? Abortion, it's so sad for some of us. Please I plead with you, try to at least understand.
I've read and re-read the press release from SP yesterday and here is where I am (while sitting in my house in Juneau, Alaska): I don't see "our daughter feel in love in high school, just like we did" I see "our daughter and the young man SHE WILL MARRY".
I see a girl railing against her mother's abandoment and 'family values' and getting pregnant out of spite and/or igorance. I see a mother with an ego the size of the great state of alaska seeing a way to capitalize on said pregnancy all the while humilitating the girl on an international scale and holding her hand telling the world you are proud of the choices she has made.
I fear that what will come of this is that SP will drop out, citing "family" as the reason. And where will women in politics be then? I say set back about 20 years.
I bet Bristol Palin wishes someone taught her how to use a condom. She isn't the type to stay up all night with a baby and a husband and go to any kind of school in addition to that. Keep in mind, she hasn't been attending classes (citing 'mono' in eight months.
Seriously, what is going ON here?
not one of us who was not in the family household know her as a person or of her relationship with her mother. if she has chosen to continue her pregnancy and keep her baby, then she should be fully supported regardless of the circumstances.
I feel like I'm surrounded by self-absorbed women. Who among you actually cares about the children? What if Bristol's baby has special needs like her youngest uncle? Who is going to take care of the children? Frankly, the most responsible adult in the group, parent-wise, seems to be Bristol's father. Of course, what did HE teach his daughter about sex education? But then again, perhaps he is the most likely to follow-up on what I believe is the first commitment that must be made when we decide to have babies--the promise to take care of them. Maybe Bristol will, maybe she won't. Apparently, her mother SP, is willing to let go of that sort of committed motherhood for the "greater good." C'mon, is all I'm saying.
Enough already, this entire story is just SAD. The jobs report came out --proving what most of us already knew. This country has serious fiscal problems. Let' wish the Palin family well and pray Mrs. P. is not elected, I don't think we can afford four more years of Republican rule.
Just had to post - the issue is not abortion or economics - other than that those are always at issue. The issue is that the very people who have bashed teen mama's for years now turn on their heels in support and "pray" for the young family - commending her choice to keep the baby and tell the world.
Teen motherhood is a choice - and is not always a bad thing. Gasp, I said it. But, like many other kinds of motherhood in this country, teen mama's need support (not just in the form of economic support, though I see no problem with that - you get tax credit for your house don't you?) - they need belief in their abilities and backup for attending schools - not being sent away to continuation schools. They need empowerment, not a push to marry. And, all teen mama's need the world to applaud their decision and lend a hand - even when the grandmama is not running for vp. prayer is good. politics that practice what they preach may be better.
You kick ass Ariel, keep it up.
When is anyone old enough to have a baby? The idea that women should wait to have kids until they are "established" or independent is crap. It is very rare for anyone to be completely independent. Humans are social animals and depend on each other when we are children, elderly, and even in the "prime of life." I'm a textbook mid-30's new mom, and I have to say that I am a little jealous of a few friends who had babies when they were younger. Yes, I finished college. I have an established career and a supportive stay at home co-parent. But, my toddler is kicking my ass. I’m exhausted. I had so much more energy 10 years ago. A couple friends my age now have teenagers, and these mom’s are very “established” too. In fact, they are looking forward to whole new lives and changing careers when their kids go to college. I’ll be pushing 60 when my kid moves out. True I haven’t relied on help from family, but independence is over-rated. My kid only has one living grandparent, in her 70’s. I wish that my baby could close grandparent relationships as an adult. Maybe we’ll adopt grandparents…. There’s no reason to assume that young mothers would be better off if they had kids later in life.
I'm just curious where the young family will live. Does he or Bristol even have the means to support a baby? If, God forbid, the Republicans win, will Bristol and her husband move in with her family? In that context, they would be living off the taxpayers money, and essentially receiving welfare.
Hey Ariel, I wanted to drop you a line and tell you that I just read your book, How To Become A Famous Author Before You're Dead, and it was so helpful I can't hardly believe it. It's as if someone I knew personally and that came from my community, but was a published author, sat me down and told me how exactly to get from where I am now (writing zines and a blog) to being a published author. So thanks! And also, I like your blog. I'm so glad you exist!
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